There has been a major health update on Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. As reported by Deadline, the iconic rock singer has undergone surgery following his hospitalization.
We reported on his hospitalization and tour dates being canceled when the news first broke. The band originally announced that "Deep Purple... are unable to perform as scheduled tonight," adding they did so with "great disappointment."
Following the cancellation, the iconic rock singer himself took to social media to issue an update - which we also reported on. He wrote, "I had a medical problem in Leipzig which required urgent attention at the hospital."
"I was hoping that I would get the all-clear to hang on until the end of the tour, but there are very serious risks involved in me doing so," he added. "I'm very sorry about any inconvenience this may cause, but it's in the best interest all around."
But now, there's been a major update in his health - he's undergone surgery, and it was "successful". He took to social media to
"I had a procedure yesterday," he wrote, "which was successful. I now have to rest, in order to make a complete recovery and ensure that I'm fit as can be before getting back to work, thanks everybody for your patience and understanding, I really do appreciate it and apologize for all the inconvenience.
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Fans Took to Social Media to Wish the Iconic Rock Singer Well
Fans were quick to wish the iconic rock singer well in his recovery in the comments section of his post.
"Apologizes for the inconvenience like he was a delayed train and not a rock hero with serious health troubles!" one fan gushed. "Too kind of a man, big Ian!"
Another wrote, "No need to apologize Ian, health comes first. Glad to hear you're on the mend, all the best." "Get some rest, and we can't wait for the naked thunder to return to the stage," a fan added.
We hope that his recovery goes well and that he's back to his usual self very soon!
